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Thread ID: 76747	2007-02-14 22:33:00	Replacing a Motherboard	Strommer (42)	Press F1

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524805	2007-02-18 05:27:00	Once I slice that connector, I'll put in the ps. The ATX, Floppy. HD and CDWriter appear straightforward to connect. There are numerous other connectors from the ps so I'll see if any of them makes sense but with check back here before putting power to it. If there's only the sata the cd writer and the floppy. The thinner power adaptor thing from the PSU goes to the floppy obviously, the molex to the cd. And the extension for the SATA to the SATA. The 20 pin ATX connector from the PSU goes to the 20 pin connector on the mobo (you can't miss this, it's the long white thing on the mobo). And if the mobo has a 2x2 plug (this is important, as if the connector from the PSU isnt plugged into this, it wont turn on), the 2x2 plug / adapter from the PSU plugs into this. And dont forget the CPU fan as well.	Speedy Gonzales (78)
524806	2007-02-18 05:35:00	Hi Jen. Ha - I was waiting for someone to :D point this out. It is not a nylon carpet but an ordinary cotton towel, on a wood table. I ground myself to the chassis (bare metal - not a painted section) and also wear a wrist strap, and any time I pick up a tool I ground that to metal as well. Some times we get static in the house but nothing these days even though it is dry. I did freak when a friend came over and went right up and stuck his hand in the pc! He knows about static though and was just trying to c*ap me out, which he did.:lol:	Strommer (42)
524807	2007-02-18 05:37:00	That power LED connector, since there's nothing in the middle (where its got power LED written on it), just cut it in 1/2. Then you'll have 2 separate connectors. Then connect them to the mobo header.	Speedy Gonzales (78)
524808	2007-02-18 05:38:00	And dont forget the CPU fan as well. Thanks. That was the first one I connected, just after doing the CPU and fan. I've printed your advice and will try to make sense of it all. Taking it slow. (Gotta eat first.) Stay tuned...	Strommer (42)
524809	2007-02-18 05:40:00	That power LED connector, since there's nothing in the middle (where its got power LED written on it), just cut it in 1/2. Then you'll have 2 separate connectors. Then connect them to the mobo header. Got it. Thanks. I'll be happy if there is no blood as a result!	Strommer (42)
524810	2007-02-18 05:41:00	Most motherboards have 2 possible connectors for the power LED (a 2 pin one & a 3 pin one), but I didn't see a 3 pin one on your motherboard.	Greven (91)
524811	2007-02-18 06:32:00	And if the mobo has a 2x2 plug (this is important, as if the connector from the PSU isnt plugged into this, it wont turn on), the 2x2 plug / adapter from the PSU plugs into this. Speedy I have looked at all the psu leads and have it figured out ok except for the 2x2 plug that you mention. What does it look like and where would it connect to? I'll snap a photo of all the psu leads if necessary. There is one set of four wires not connected to the psu itself but attached to a cable tie. Here it is: www.imagef1.net.nz I put a bit of cello tape on one end to remind myself that it was connected to the old mb. But I do not remember where the other end is connected - maybe to the USB unit (taken off the old mb's PCI slot and put into the new mb PCI slot - along with a dial up modem in another PCI slot). I guess it is possible that the previous owner had something else connected to the free end. ....now I do not know if this is relevant but drspy wrote above: the others CAN be a bit of a headache but you'll get it......the one thing to be VERY careful of is.......some cases have the usb connectors in a 'block' those are pretty easy however if they dont come in a block but about five little tiny plugs you MUST be VERY careful because if you get them plugged in wrong you CAN blow the motherboard........i've done it .......arggghhh Maybe I should snap a photo of the USB-on-PCI slot unit, but if its plugged into the mb it would not make sense that it would need a separate four wire connecter attaching somewhere else on the mb...?:confused: Oh - that Power LED connector cut very easily. It was just a delicate fiddle to get each section onto the mb prongs, especially since I put in the Maxtor which cramped my hand up.	Strommer (42)
524812	2007-02-18 07:04:00	And if the mobo has a 2x2 plug Sorry, I see now that you mean a plug on the mb, not from the psu. I should have had this info earlier for you... Its a Foxconn mb. See here: www.foxconnchannel.com For those reading this who are high end users with $$$ systems, remember that this is a budget upgrade for an office PC.	Strommer (42)
524813	2007-02-18 08:02:00	Ok the top arrow (www.imagef1.net.nz) is the ATX 2x2 adaptor. There's only one plug on the PSU that'll fit it. And it'll only go one way. This is for the CPU to give it juice. The arrow pointing to the USB headers (note the hole in both with no pin). The pin beside it is gnd and the pin opposite (the pin beside the hole) is also gnd). The 5th pin opposite the hole is also gnd but isnt used (hence why the pic u posted on the USB only has 4 wires). So, if those USB cables in your pic are labelled something like +5 -5 vcc gnd, the wires saying gnd go on the USB headers, so the gnd wire plugs into the pin beside the holes and the 4th pin on the other / opposite side	Speedy Gonzales (78)
524814	2007-02-18 08:38:00	Ok the top arrow (www.imagef1.net.nz) is the ATX 2x2 adaptor. There's only one plug on the PSU that'll fit it. And it'll only go one way. This is for the CPU to give it juice. OK. See it clearly now - both on the mb and from the psu. Don't know how I missed it before. Thanks. It is termed ATX 12 v power connector - and I can see why you call it a 2x2. The arrow pointing to the USB headers (note the hole in both with no pin). The pin beside it is gnd and the pin opposite (the pin beside the hole) is also gnd). The 5th pin opposite the hole is also gnd but isnt used (hence why the pic u posted on the USB only has 4 wires). So, if those USB cables in your pic are labelled something like +5 -5 vcc gnd, the wires saying gnd go on the USB headers, so the gnd wire plugs into the pin beside the holes and the 4th pin on the other / opposite side. Those USB Headers are termed Front USB Connectors (I am referring to the mb map/instructions). They are detailed on the map here: www.imagef1.net.nz and can be seen here: www.imagef1.net.nz ...which is next to the usb unit that I put in the PCI slot. Speedy as you know I am a novice and am on a steep learning curve here. So I have to admit that I do not understand about these USB Header sockets on the mb. They are termed "Front" so does this refer to USB sockets on the front panel of the PC (of which there are none, only on the back from that PCI unit). From where to where do these connect? I see nothing from the psu that would fit, and there are no extra wires with connectors that match... or I should say I cannot see anything as yet. This is the last thing I am uptight about since drspy said connecting these wrong may blow the mb. :help: Thanks.	Strommer (42)
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